1981⚡ Event
Trans-en-Provence UFO sighting
A local farmer in Trans-en-Provence, France, reported a UFO sighting. This event is claimed to be perhaps the most completely and carefully documented sighting of all time.
exploration
What Happened in 1981?
Explore 7 historical moments from 1981 — 7 events, 0 birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
Events in 1981(7)
1981⚡ Event
Hill Street Blues Pilot Episode Airs
The American serial police-procedural television show Hill Street Blues aired its pilot episode, "Hill Street Station".
entertainment
1981⚡ Event
First DMC DeLorean Production Car
The DeLorean Motor Company completed the first production car of the DMC DeLorean at its factory in Northern Ireland.
technology
1981⚡ Event
Reagan lifts oil price controls
U.S. president Ronald Reagan lifted price controls from petroleum products, contributing to the 1980s oil glut.
politicseconomics
1981⚡ Event
Rhodesian Bush War incident
Rhodesian Bush War: Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army cadres attacked Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army troops. This incident killed over 60 soldiers and started the 1981 Entumbane uprising.
war
1981⚡ Event
ZX81 Home Computer Launched
The ZX81, a pioneering British home computer, was launched by Sinclair Research. It went on to sell more than 1.5 million units worldwide.
technologyeconomics
1981⚡ Event
Attempted Assassination of Ronald Reagan
John Hinckley Jr. shot and wounded U.S. President Ronald Reagan and three others outside the Washington Hilton.
politicslaw
Born in 1981(0)
No births recorded for 1981.
Deaths in 1981(0)
No deaths recorded for 1981.
Dates in 1981
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1981?
- 1981 saw 7 notable historical moments, including 7 events, 0 famous birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
- What were the biggest events of 1981?
- Key events of 1981 include: Trans-en-Provence UFO sighting, Hill Street Blues Pilot Episode Airs, First DMC DeLorean Production Car.
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